Attachment_9-AM03_GAOA_Dry_Fork_Road_Culvert_Replacement_140L3624Q0094_0003.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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LMA

BILLINGS MT 59101

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BLM MT-STATE OFC(MT935)

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12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

See Page 2 for changes incorporated by this amendment.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Christine Mundt

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GAOA DRY FORK ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT Solicitation No. 140L3624Q0094

Description of Changes - This amendment incorporates the following information:

1. For informational purposes only, the Government is providing the Site Visit Attendance Records from the organized site visit that the Government held on August 13, 2024, at 9:00 am Mountain Time.

2. The Government is providing the attached talking points that were discussed during the site visit as well as Questions received from interested offerors and the associated Answers provided by the Government.

3. CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION. Attached hereto are revised pages to the solicitation. The revision mark “(Amendment 03)” is shown on each page.

a. REVISED SECTIONS/PROVISIONS/CLAUSES/PAGES/PARAGRAPHS/ITEMS. The following are revised pages/paragraph/item to the solicitation. Changes are indicated in bold print. Only the following pages/paragraph/item changed in the following documents.

The Contract period of performance is extended and adjusted to 17 July 2025- 15 September 2025.

SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (April 1984)

Quotation Response Date - The date for receipt of quotes has been extended and is due Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time.

Acknowledgement - See Block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The Government must receive the acknowledgement at the place designated for receipt of offers (See Block 8 of the Standard Form 1442).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GAOA DRY FORK ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT Solicitation No. 140L3624Q0094

SITE INSPECTION TOUR / PREBID CONFERENCE RECORD

The Government strongly urges offerors to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.

Solicitation Number: 140L3624Q0094 Project Title: GAOA Dry Fork Road Culvert Replacement Date and Time: 8/13/2024 at 9:00 AM Meeting Place(s): BLM Malta Field Officer Conference Room & Dry Fork Road Culvert Conducted by: Roger Solberg, Civil Engineer

Attended by:

Name and Firm RF Construction LLC

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GAOA DRY FORK ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT Solicitation No. 140L3624Q0094

Questions and Answers

Q1: Are there any local scrap metal recycling businesses in Malta?

A1: Yes. Randy Shores operates a scrap metal recycling business in Malta. His phone number is 406-654-7341. Also, Pacific Steel & Recycling located in Havre, MT is another option, their phone number is 406-265-5824.

Q2: Is there an available water source nearby?

A2: Yes. Bison Bone Reservoir is located 3.5 miles from the work site. Bison Bone Reservoir location: Latitude: 47.801271 Longitude: -108.280339. Driving directions from the work site:

Travel east on Dry Fork Road for 2.25 miles. Turn left. Travel north for 1.15 miles on two-track road to Bison Bone Detention Dam.

Q3: Would it be possible to extend the period of performance for this project to a full year to allow for the possibility of completing the construction in the 2025 construction season?

A3: Per this Amendment 03, the period of performance has been extended and revised to 17 July 2025 to 15 September 2025.

Q4: What is the bonding percentage requirement for this project?

A4: See Solicitation clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (JUN

2020)[(DEVIATION MAY 2023)]

Q5: There is a requirement for scrapers for the Borrow excavation, as well as a requirement for a crawler tractor in the rip-able material section. Would a loader or excavator be acceptable for the scraper and crawler tractor?

A5: Yes, a loader or excavator is an acceptable substitute for the scraper and crawler tractor requirements. But keep in mind that borrow areas and all other disturbed areas shall be left smooth and contoured to match and blend in with the natural and existing terrains and then reclaimed with topsoil.

Q6: Is the deadline firm for November 15, 2024?

A6: See answer to Q3.

Q7: There is 415 LCY listed in the price schedule. On the work data sheet, I see 130 LCY in the crushed gravel bedding for the CSP, 160 LCY in the road surface layer. Can you tell me where the other 125 LCY can be found?

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GAOA DRY FORK ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT Solicitation No. 140L3624Q0094

A7: This additional 125 LCY is for a road surface layer on the temporary detour road. It was added to the Work Data Sheet in Amendment 02 dated 8/13/24. See page 119 of Amendment 02 for this added quantity.

Q8: Is there a 124 permit that is required for the pumping of the standing water that is on-site?

A8: This culvert replacement project occurs on land owned by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). A land use license has been obtained by the BLM to complete this project.

Q9: The solicitation has the work hours listed as 7:30am-5:30pm. Is it possible to work a 10- or 12-hour day?

A9: Yes. This would need to be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer to fit the schedule of the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Project Inspector assigned to the project.

Amendment 03

Request for Quote Solicitation No. 140L3624Q0094

GAOA Dry Fork Road Culvert Replacement Montana

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DRY FORK ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT

MONTANA

FOREWORD

The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office intends to solicit quotes for construction activities to remove an existing set of two corrugated steel pipe (CSP) culverts, complete construction staking and install a single CSP culvert with polymer coating inside and out, with step beveled end sections, with concrete cutoff walls, with riprap splash pads, and with riprap headwalls. Work includes required excavation and compacted embankment with road surfacing, and construction and removal of a temporary detour road. Location of the site is in Phillips County, Montana.

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Heavy

NAICS CODE: 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

MAGNITUDE: Between $100,000 and $250,000

RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for quote (RFQ) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this project by participating offerors is inappropriate. Offerors participating in this RFQ, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not contact Government employees during this period. All correspondence shall be submitted in writing only through the Contract Specialist listed below (telephonic inquiries will not be accepted):

Bureau of Land Management Attn: Emma Padeken Email: epadeken@blm.gov

SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges offerors to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.

See Section L, Clause 52.236-27 – Alternate I, Site Visit (Construction) – Alternate I for more information.

QUESTIONS DUE: 20 August 2024 at 5:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Emma Padeken, epadeken@blm.gov. See Section L, Paragraph L.9, Submittal of Questions for more information.

QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their quote, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, “Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).” See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents.

METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, Part 19, and Part 36.

SAM: Effective July 29, 2012, any contractor interested in doing business with the Federal Government must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. SAM is an official website of the U.S. government. There is no cost to use SAM. You can use this site for FREE to:

mailto:epadeken@blm.gov

• Register to do business with the U.S. government

• Update or renew your entity registration

• Check status of an entity registration

• Search for entity registration and exclusion records

To register in SAM, at a minimum, you will need the following information:

• Your DUNS Number, Legal Business Name, and Physical Address from your Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) record.

• Your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Taxpayer Name associated with your TIN.

• Your bank's routing number, your bank account number, and your bank account type, i.e. checking or savings, to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ or by the Federal Service Desk at 1-866-606-8220.

IPP: Payment requests for the anticipated contract must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). IPP is a secure, web-based service that more efficiently managements government invoicing from purchase order through payment notification at no charge to federal agencies and their vendors. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov/. The contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitted request for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Customer Support Team via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or via phone at 1-866-973-3131. .

If the contractor is unable to comply with the requirements to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the contract must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contract Specialist with its quote.

Table of Contents

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SECTION B – PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C: SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION J: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION M: EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SECTION B – PRICE SCHEDULE

B.1 Offerors are to complete Block 17 of the SF 1442 with the total proposed fixed price.

B.2 PRICE SCHEDULE

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Schedule but offers will not be considered for award on a partially completed Schedule.

(b) All offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) The quantities in the schedule are estimated quantities and except as provided in the contract clause at 1510-52.211-70, BLM – Variation in Quantity, no claim shall be made against the Government for overruns or underruns.

2024 DRY FORK CULVERT REPLACEMENT

PRICE SCHEDULE

BID PAY

ITEM ITEM UNIT TOTAL

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Quantity UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1 01505 (01) MOBILIZATION 1 LS

2 02223 (01) DEMOLITION 1 LS

3 02275 (01) RIPRAP 82 CY

4 02315 (21) COMMON EXCAVATION 1350 CY

5 02315 (52) COMPACTED EMBANKMENT 1850 CY

6 02315 (60) DETOUR ROAD 1 LS

7 02640 (61) POLYMER-COATED CSP CULVERT 1 LS

8 02640 (62) CONCRETE CUTOFF WALLS 1 LS

9 02640 (63) BEDDING & ROAD SURFACING MATERIAL 415 LCY

TOTAL BID

SECTION C: SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

C.1 Specifications and Drawings are attached and incorporated herein by reference, see Section J and Attachments.

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

Not Applicable.

(END OF SECTION)

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Clause Title Date

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction August 1996

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction March 1994

(END OF SECTION)

SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Clause Title Date

52.242-14 Suspension of Work April 1984

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (April 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to

(a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 15 September 2025. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Note - Work on this project can only occur after July 15th during any calendar year to accommodate wildlife concerns in the vicinity. The contractor shall submit an initial work schedule at the pre-work conference.

BLM 1510-52.211-70 BLM - VARIATION IN QUANTITY (DEVIATION) MAY 1987

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 20 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 120 percent or below 80 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (September 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of clause)

G-2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) DOI-

AAAP-0028

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System

(IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. Invoice date and Government Contract Number

2. Billing period specified with beginning and ending dates. The beginning date must not be later than the completion date or within any previous billing dates.

3. The accounting must follow the approved schedule of values as described in the specification attachment.

4. Total amount due for the billing period

5. Certification of Progress Payment

6. Payrolls (Mail weekly)

7. Substantiation of Subcontractor Payment

8. 52.223-9 Certification with final payment request.

Note – Prior to IPP Invoice submission, Contractors shall coordinate an informal pre-review of their invoice documents.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

G-3 LOCAL INTERNET PAYMENT PLATFORM (IPP) HOTLINE

To check payment status, contact the Payment Hotline at 877-480-9724 or 303-236-2850. You will need to leave a message with the following information:

1. Company Name

2. Contract Number

3. Invoice Number

4. Invoice Amount

5. A brief description of why you are calling

6. Your contact information

If you do not receive a callback from the Payment Hotline within 72 hours, please contact the Contract Specialist with the day and time you contacted the Payment Hotline.

G-4 GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

Emma Padeken Bureau of Land Management 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (808) 853-0164 Email: epadeken@blm.gov

SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 WORK HOURS

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.

H-2 FIRE DANGER SEASON

If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

H-3 DRAWINGS

(a) Typical Drawings. Any drawings titled typical are general only and dimensions of each structure will be fixed by the Contracting Officer to adapt the design to existing conditions at the structure location.

(b) Reduced Size Drawings. Any drawings identified as "REDUCED SIZE DRAWINGS" appearing in the solicitation are photographically reduced in size. Accordingly, measurements and dimensions should not be taken or be based on any numerical scales shown. Prospective offerors desiring to review a copy of the full-size drawings may contact the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation.

H-4 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL DATA

(a) The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974 provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.

(b) If, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, giving the location and nature of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed.

(c) Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the Changes clause.

(d) The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within the affected area from damage. In addition, the contractor will be liable for all damage to the identified cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

H- 5 SAFETY AND QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Within 10 days following contract award, the contractor must provide effective quality control/assurance and safety plans for acceptance by the Government.

H-6 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the public holidays for Federal employees. Please note that most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. For these employees, when a holiday falls on a nonworkday -- Saturday or Sunday -- the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).

To see holidays for a specific year, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal- holidays/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

2024 Holiday Schedule

Date Holiday

Monday, January 01 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 15 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 19 Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day

Monday, June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day

Tuesday, July 04 Independence Day

Monday, September 02 Labor Day

Monday, October 14 Columbus Day

Monday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day

*This holiday is designated as "Washington’s Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.

(END OF PART I)

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-02 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Clause Title Date

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedure June 2020

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions June 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements January 2017

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards June 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance October 2018

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance August 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications December 2014

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

November 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application June 2023

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred Suspended or Proposed for Debarment

November 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations November 2015

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language April 1991

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency April 1991

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside November 2020

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation February 2024

52.222-3 Convict Labor June 2003

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime Compensation March 2018

52.222-6 Construction Wage Requirements August 2018

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds May 2014

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records July 2021

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees July 2005

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements February 1988

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) May 2014

52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment May 2014 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Act Regulations May 2014 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards February 1988

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities April 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity September 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction

April 2015

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans June 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities June 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans June 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons November 2021 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 January 2022 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving June 2020 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases February 2021 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts December 2007 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security October 1997 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds December 2022

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit November 2014 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts May 2014

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims May 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts January 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management October 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations June 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors March 2023

52.233-1, Alt 1 Disputes May 2014 December 1991

52.233-3 Protest After Award August 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim October 2004

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions April 1984

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work April 1984

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship April 1984

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor April 1984

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities November 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts April 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

April 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas April 1984

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion April 1984

52.236-12 Cleaning up April 1984

52.236-13 Accident Prevention November 1991

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts April 1984

52.236-21, Alt II Specifications and Drawings for Construction February 1997 April 1984

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference February 1995

52.242-13 Bankruptcy July 1995

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items September 2023

52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction Oct 2020

52.249-2, Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) April 2012 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) April 1984

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms January 1991

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPEMENT (November 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means–

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

4.1% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/ employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S.

Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the -

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Dry Fork Road Culvert in Philips County, Montana.

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. DEVIATION (Oct 2023)

As prescribed in 22.1906, insert the following clause:

MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026

DEVIATION (OCT 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

United States means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.).

Worker –

(1)

(i) Means any person engaged in performing work on, or in connection with, a contract covered by Executive Order 14026, and–

(A) Whose wages under such contract are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. chapter 8), the Service Contract Labor Standards statute (41 U.S.C. chapter 67), or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute (40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV);

(B) Other than individuals employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as those terms are defined in 29 CFR part 541; and

(C) Regardless of the contractual relationship alleged to exist between the individual and the employer.

(ii) Includes workers performing on, or in connection with, the contract whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(c).

(iii) Also includes any person working on, or in connection with, the contract and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship or training program registered with the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship.

(2)

(i) A worker performs on a contract if the worker directly performs the specific services called for by the contract; and

(ii) A worker performs in connection with a contract if the worker's work activities are necessary to the performance of a contract but are not the specific services called for by the contract.

(b) Executive Order Minimum wage rate.

(1) The Contractor shall pay to workers, while performing in the United States, and performing on, or in connection with, this contract, a minimum hourly wage rate of $15.00 per hour beginning January 30, 2022.

(2) The Contractor shall adjust the minimum wage paid, if necessary, beginning January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, to meet the applicable annual E.O. minimum wage. The Administrator of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (the Administrator) will publish annual determinations in the Federal Register no later than 90 days before the effective date of the new E.O.

minimum wage rate. The Administrator will also publish the applicable E.O. minimum wage on https://www.sam.gov (or any successor website), and a general notice on all wage determinations issued under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute, that will provide information on the E.O. minimum wage and how to obtain annual updates. The applicable published E.O. minimum wage is incorporated by reference into this contract.

(3)

(i) The Contractor may request a price adjustment only after the effective date of the new annual E.O. minimum wage determination. Prices will be adjusted only for increased labor costs (including subcontractor labor costs) as a result of an increase in the annual E.O. minimum wage, and for associated labor costs (including those for subcontractors). Associated labor costs shall include increases or decreases that result from changes in social security and unemployment taxes and workers’ compensation insurance, but will not otherwise include any amount for general and administrative costs, overhead, or profit.

(ii) Subcontractors may be entitled to adjustments due to the new minimum wage, pursuant to paragraph (b)(2).

Contractors shall consider any subcontractor requests for such price adjustment.

(iii) The Contracting Officer will not adjust the contract price under this clause for any costs other than those identified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause, and will not provide duplicate price adjustments with any price adjustment under clauses implementing the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute.

(4) The Contractor warrants that the prices in this contract do not include allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause.

(5) A pay period under this clause may not be longer than semi-monthly, but may be shorter to comply with any applicable law or other requirement under this contract establishing a shorter pay period. Workers shall be paid no later than one pay period following the end of the regular pay period in which such wages were earned or accrued.

(6) The Contractor shall pay, unconditionally to each worker, all wages due free and clear without subsequent rebate or kickback. The Contractor may make deductions that reduce a worker’s wages below the E.O. minimum wage rate only if done in accordance with 29 CFR 23.230, Deductions.

(7) The Contractor shall not discharge any part of its minimum wage obligation under this clause by furnishing fringe benefits or, with respect to workers whose wages are governed by the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, the cash equivalent thereof.

(8) Nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from compliance with any applicable Federal or State prevailing wage law or any applicable law or municipal ordinance or any applicable contract establishing a minimum wage higher than the E.O. 14026 minimum wage.